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NameLA VILLA TIENDA Y GRILLE
Address3045 FREEDOM DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28208
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/13/2026
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General CommentsCustomer display case empty PIC in the process of cleaning unit. Gave updated Spanish E/H and V/D.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 3 Food separated & protected Yes Yes No REPEAT 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed in WIC raw ground beef stored directly above open container of cut peppers and onions. Observed in WIC open container of raw beef steak stored directly above cooked beans. CDI - PIC correctly storage order. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation 3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P. Observed portioned bags of raw chicken stored among portioned bags of raw pork in chest freezer. CDI - PIC rearranged raw foods. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed interior panel of ice machine with pink/brown build up. PIC will have machine cleaned today and discontinued use.
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed open bag of flour stored directly on the floor in the dry storage room. CDI - PIC moved bag to shelf and placed into a food container.
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used Yes No No 4-903.11(C ) Single Service and Single Use items shall be kept in the original protective package or stored using other means that protect the item until used. Observed at self service beverage station single service cups and lids not in original protective package or stored using other means. CDI - PIC place items back into protective sleeves.
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean Yes No No 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed several plastic and metal containers stored clean with date marking stickers still attached. CDI - PIC moved items to 3-comp-sink and will obtain water dissolving stickers.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.113 Store tools such as brooms, mops, and vacuum cleaners in an orderly manner to facilitate cleaning of the storage space and so they do not contaminate other items. Observed floor tils missing near prep sink and back storage room entrance. PIC will obtained install new floor tires.